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Chow Mein (Chop Suey) Recipe

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This recipe for Chow Mein (Chop Suey), by Trucene Brengle, is from Our Family Cookbook,
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Directions:

Directions:

In a large saute pan, brown meat in shortening. Add soy sauce and broth. Cover and cook until meat is tender. Add onions, celery, and bean sprouts. Cook for 10 minutes. Blend cornstarch, ginger, molasses, and water in a small bowl. Add and stir until thickened. Serve over Chinese noodles with soy sauce and rice.

Number Of
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Number Of
Servings:

4 servings

Preparation
Time:

Preparation
Time:

45 minutes

Personal
Notes:

Personal
Notes:

This Chow Mein recipe was from Marion Wrestler, our neighbor on 4th Place. After she got where she couldn't cook, she'd have me make it for her.

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